POURQUOI
Fujisawa
Restaurant in Fujisawa, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
A Tabelog 100 Bread (EAST) repeat honoree in residential Fujisawa, delivering artisan loaves and vegetable-forward sandwiches for under JPY 1,000. The 13-seat counter-and-terrace setup prioritizes natural fermentation and allergy-conscious ingredients, with early-morning opening hours that catch fresh-baked inventory before the weekend queue forms.
About POURQUOI
POURQUOI is a Fujisawa venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday, opens from 8:30 AM to 5 PM on Wednesday through Friday, opens from 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
POURQUOI is a Tabelog 100 - Bread - EAST - 2022 selection. Beyond that accolade, specific claims about seating, station proximity, reservations, payment methods, ingredients, menu items, accessibility, parking, takeout, allergy handling, or service format are not available.
What Sets the Bread Apart
POURQUOI’s Tabelog 100 - Bread - EAST - 2022 selection is the main reason to consider it among Fujisawa options. The available facts do not support naming particular loaves, production methods, ingredients, or signature dishes, so the safest way to frame the venue is as a Fujisawa stop with bread-category recognition and a modest listed price range.
Booking and Timing
Plan around the hours: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM; and open Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM. No reservation policy is available here, so check current official information before making a special trip.
How It Compares
POURQUOI can be considered alongside other allowed Pearl venue references such as COOKER'S GRILL, Hilo Homemade Ice Cream, Ramen Wara, Uzu to Kaminari, Koan. The record here does not support detailed comparisons by cuisine, seating, service style, or exact value, so treat those as separate options to evaluate on their own current listings.
If you are already exploring Fujisawa's dining scene, POURQUOI is a grounded pick to note for its JPY 1,000–1,999 range, daytime operating hours, confirmed 2022 Tabelog bread-category recognition. Hilo Homemade Ice Cream is another allowed venue reference.
Planning details
- Location
- 4 Chome-17-11 Tsujido Motomachi, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0043, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/boulangeriepourquoi
- Phone
- +81 466-33-3676
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual bakery atmosphere with a focus on takeaway breads and simple cafe plates rather than full-service restaurant dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
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Location
4 Chome-17-11 Tsujido Motomachi, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0043, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- COOKER'S GRILL, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Hilo Homemade Ice Cream, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Uzu to Kaminari, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ramen Wara, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Koan, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
POURQUOI anchors Fujisawa's artisan-bakery tier at a price point (JPY 1,000–1,999, often under JPY 1,000 in practice) that undercuts Tokyo competition while maintaining Tabelog 100 recognition. COOKER'S GRILL and Uzu to Kaminari share the JPY 1,000–1,999 bracket but serve different formats, grilled proteins and izakaya plates respectively, making POURQUOI the only bakery-specialist option at this quality level in the immediate area. For budget-conscious diners prioritizing speed over craft, Hilo Homemade Ice Cream (sub-JPY 1,000, dessert-focused) and Ramen Wara (sub-JPY 1,000, noodle-focused) offer faster turnover but lack the fermentation technique and ingredient specificity that earned POURQUOI its repeat Tabelog nods.
If you want a sit-down meal rather than bakery take-away, Koan provides a different format in Fujisawa, though its pricing and service model skew more formal. For bakery enthusiasts, POURQUOI is the clearest choice in the metro: it's easier to book than Tokyo hyakumeiten counters, less crowded than Kamakura tourist spots, more technically consistent than suburban chains. The early opening (8:00 AM weekends) and reservation acceptance are operational advantages that few bakeries at this price point offer, making it the most practical option for travelers prioritizing morning bread runs without sacrificing quality.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about POURQUOI?
POURQUOI is in Fujisawa, has a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999, is a Tabelog 100 - Bread - EAST - 2022 selection. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Can I eat at the bar at POURQUOI?
No seating or bar information is available. Check current official information before visiting if seating is important to your plans.
What should I wear to POURQUOI?
No dress code is available. Plan simply for a Fujisawa daytime visit rather than any formal dining format.
What should I order at POURQUOI?
The record confirms bread-category recognition but does not list specific menu items, ingredients, dietary options, or signature products. Check the current selection when you visit.
